Full Description
This book is a clinically focused guide for the evaluation and management of pancreatic cystic lesions, integrating advances in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), cross-sectional imaging, cytology, and cyst fluid analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy. It discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with these lesions and supports effective clinical decision-making.
The chapters provide detailed insights into pancreatic cystic lesions, with clear discussions on cytology, fluid tumor markers, and molecular profiling to enhance diagnostic precision. The book also addresses evidence-based surgical and non-surgical management strategies, enabling confident, real-world decision-making. It is supplemented with high-quality images from contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), EUS, as well as cytological and histopathological findings, to aid clinical interpretation.
This book is relevant for practitioners in gastroenterology, pancreatic surgery, radiology, and pathology, as well as researchers seeking a clinically relevant understanding of pancreatic cystic lesions.
Contents
1.-Epidemiology and Classification of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions.- 2.-Blood and Cyst Markers in Pancreatic Cystic Lesions.- 3.-CT and MRI in pancreatic cystic lesions.- 5.-Cytology of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions.- 6.-EUS in Pancreatic cystic Lesions.- 7.-Pancreatic Cysts: Risk Stratification and Follow-Up.- 8.-PET in Pancreatic Cystic Lesions.- 9.-Management of Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm.- 10.-Management of Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm.- 11.-Management of Serous Cystic Neoplasm.- 12.-Management of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN).- 13.-Surgery in Pancreatic Cystic Lesions.- 14.-Emerging Technologies in Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis.- 15.-Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions.- 16.-Paediatric Pancreatic Cystic Lesions and their Diagnosis.- 17.-Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis.- 18.-Ablative therapies for Pancreatic Cystic Lesions.
